Writing Prompt: Janie's grandmother more or less tells Janie how to live her life. What
type of advice and directives have you received from adults in your life? How do you feel when you hear others' opinions about your life? Do you think Nanny was right to say these things to Janie? Explain.
Today's Agenda:
1. Finish new vocabulary (20 more words)
3. Review chapters 1-2
4. Close read of pear tree - symbolism and meaning
Homework:
1. "Girl" creative writing assignment - due Thursday
- Write your own piece about the demands and instructions given to you by an adult. Do your best to imitate the style of Kincaid's "prose poetry."
- You can write for a boy or a girl, in today's setting or in another place. Your piece should be at least 15 lines long.
- You can handwrite your piece.
2. Read chapters 3-4 for tomorrow
3. Word Maps due Monday, 12/13
4. Reading notes due Friday
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